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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.74, 1,127.08 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.74, 1,127.08 and 443.72 is: 612.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.74 : 1,127.08 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.74/1,127.08 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.74x = 1,127.08 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.74x = 500,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,107.94/816.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.32

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